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you attempt to use your social networking account on this site, you will have to:
1. Log into your social networking site.
2. Give permission for the American Lung Association (ALA) to access your social networking profile.
3. Validate your social network profile by either LINKING it to a new or existing LungUSA.org online account.Existing Accounts
If you already have a LungUSA.org website account or if you have ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT: During the social networking validation step, select the option labeled “Have an account already? Log in here”.
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If you DON’T already have a LungUSA.org website account: During the social networking validation step, verify the information that was obtained from your social networking site and click “Register”.
More detailed help is available in the “Registration Instructions” under the FAQ menu.

Start a TeamChoose this if you would like to start your own team for your friends, family, or company. You will have the opportunity to set up your team, create a team page, and also have a personal fundraising page. Join a TeamChoose this if you want to join a team that has already been set up by your team captain. You will be able to see how your fundraising supports your team and you will also be able to have a personal fundraising page.
Join as an IndividualChoose this if you are not starting or joining a team and would prefer to participate as an individual. You will be able to set up a personal fundraising page to share with your friends to support your fundraising efforts. Volunteer If you prefer not to participate but would rather volunteer for the event, click here. You will still be able to join a team and set up a personal fundraising page if you wish to raise money for the event.

Sponsor a Walker Choose this if you would like to donate to a specific individual. Your donation will increase the fundraising total for the specific individual. If that individual is on a team, it will also increase the team's fundraising total. You will be able to search for a specific participant to which to donate. Donate to a TeamChoose this if you would like donate to a team and not a specific participant. Your donation will increase the team fundraising total but not a specific individual on the team. You will be able to search for a specific team to which to donate. Donate to the EventChoose this if you would like to donate to the overall event and not to a team or individual. Your donation will increase the fundraising total on the event thermometer but will not support a specific team or individual participant. You will not be able to search for a specific team or individual participant to which to donate.

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FAQ

WHAT IS THE FIGHT FOR AIR WALK?

The Fight for Air Walk is a community event to raise funds and awareness for the American Lung Association in New York. The Fight for Air Walk takes place in Perinton Park, Fairport, NY.

HOW DO MY DONATIONS HELP?

With the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association in New York saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and clean air. Eighty-one cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy, including asthma management and smoking cessation programs; research that strives to find ways to reverse, treat, prevent and find cures for all lung disease and; advocacy for stronger clean air standards, lower power plant emissions, and cleaner vehicles and fuels. Learn more about our mission.

WHAT ARE MY PARTICIPATION OPTIONS?

There are several ways to participate in the Fight for Air Walk. You can sign up as an Individual, Join a Team or Start a Team(you only need 3 people to start a team).

CAN MY CHILD PARTICIPATE?

We encourage families to participate as teams, including children. The Fight for Air Walk is a fundraising event for all participants, regardless of age. Keep in mind that with a little help from an adult, children have the potential to be big fundraisers.

HOW MANY PEOPLE DO I NEED TO START A TEAM?

You need 3 people, including the Team Captain to start a team. Get started now.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TEAM CAPTAIN?

Team Captains are team leaders and provide motivation and encouragement to their team. They are responsible for creating and recruiting for their team and for setting the overall team fundraising goal. Some team captains organize gatherings before or after the event for their team members.

I'VE REGISTERED FOR THE ASTHMA WALK LAST YEAR, BUT I'VE FORGOTTEN MY USERNAME AND PASSWORD. HOW DO I GET IT SENT TO ME?

HOW DO I SETUP MY PERSONALIZED WEB PAGE?

When you finish registering you can go to the “Participant Center”. You can add pictures or text to your individual page. Team captains can add pictures and text to the team page. You can also go back to the Participant Center on another time by logging on the Walk website. If you want to setup your web page after your registration, you can login using your user name and password. Then, click on "Participant Center" on the left side menu. Next, click on the "Personal Page" icon, and you can edit your web page.

CAN I CHANGE MY WEB PAGE AFTER I SET IT UP? CAN I CHANGE MY FUNDRAISING GOAL?

Yes by the same process. Login to the website, click on the "Participant Center" and click on the "Personal Page" icon. To change your fundraising goal, enter the goal in the "New Goal" box and click "Update Goal".

I AM A TEAM CAPTAIN. HOW CAN I SETUP OR MAKE CHANGES TO MY TEAM'S WEB PAGE?

When you go to your Participant Center, you will see a blue box that says "My Team". If you click on the link that says "Update Team Information", you will see a page that allows you to change your team name or fundraising goal. You can add custom text to your team page or add a photo.

HOW DO I SEND EMAILS TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ASKING FOR SUPPORT?

Go to the Participant Center. Click on the “Email” icon which is on the top row of icons. You are given a choice of potential email messages to send out. Select a message. You can enter in email addresses for your message here, or add them from your address book. You can import names into your address book by clicking on the “Address Book” icon and importing your contact list from Outlook, Gmail, AOL, or Yahoo .

HOW DO I MAKE A DONATION DIRECTLY TO THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK (NOT TO A WALKER OR A TEAM)?

ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Yes, all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. A cleared check or online credit card transaction serves as a receipt.

WHAT DO I BRING WITH ME ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT?

Please bring any fundraising dollars you have collected and not yet turned in. Please bring a roster of your team members if you are the captain as well as how much each person raised if not already online. You may wish to bring a bottle of water and wear sunscreen depending on the conditions for the day.